Mr. Houssam Alhumaidan carries 17 years of experience in the Saudi banking sector. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership positions in Compliance and Anti-Financial Crimes at several local and international banks in Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Alhumaidan started his career at Samba Financial Group in the Compliance Division. Subsequently, he joined Riyad Bank, where he played a key role in restructuring the Compliance Department. He then went on to serve in various international banks, with his most recent role being at the Swiss bank “Credit Suisse/UBS”. Furthermore, he has contributed to the development of Compliance frameworks in banks where he has worked with.
Houssam’s extensive experience in this field has equipped him with the necessary expertise to manage and enhance the quality of Compliance services and Anti-Financial Crime Programs within the organizations he has served. As a result, he has achieved numerous accomplishments in his professional life, including:
Establishing Credit Suisse Bank within the Kingdom and contributing to the successful completion of the bank's merger with UBS Bank in Saudi Arabia.
Restructuring the Compliance function at Riyad Bank and BNP Paribas.
Developing and improving the quality of Saudi Deutsche Bank's Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime Programs.
Mr. Alhumaidan holds a bachelor's degree from King Saud University's College of Administrative Sciences "Quantitative Methods" He also holds an advanced diploma in Compliance and Anti-Financial Crimes from Henley Business School, University of Reading, United Kingdom. Professional Certifications: Throughout his career, Houssam has been committed to expanding his knowledge by obtaining numerous professional certifications, such as:
Certified Compliance Officer (CCO)
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist "CAMS”
Capital Market Examinations “CME-1 and 2” by CMA
